54 m. ago AFLW round one: Bombers thump Giants by 56 points; Reigning premiers win in style

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round. Carlton won the season-opener beating Collingwood.

Events

2 h. ago Families rattled after group of teenagers allegedly broke into their homes

Two Melbourne families have been rattled by a group of teenagers who allegedly broke into their homes and stole their cars while they slept.

Politics

7 h. ago No questions asked, just free lasagne: The Brisbane volunteers offering cheesy goodness

With food insecurity affecting almost 700,000 Queensland households, the Lasagna Love movement dishes out hope without a side of shame.

Politics

15 h. ago How ‘living inheritances’ are changing the lives of adult ‘kids’

Almost 20 per cent of Australians have inherited some form of wealth from a family member.

Politics

15 h. ago ‘Pull the right lever and kids laugh like drains’: Andy Griffiths on his comedic formula

The acclaimed children’s author on surviving as a punk rocker, becoming sex-literate and why kids find bodily functions so hilarious.

Politics

20 h. ago Rayner, Lions shoot past Freo; Nasiah’s value grows as contract drama moves into round 24

Brisbane Lions locked in a finals spot in their win over Fremantle while out-of-contract St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future remains unclear going into the last round.

Events

23 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Dons, Saints go down to the wire in final minutes

The AFL reaches its penultimate round as Essendon and St Kilda face off at Marvel Stadium before Brisbane and Fremantle battle for finals spots in Perth. Follow along for live updates and post match reactions.

Events

23 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Another Bomber goes down injured as Saints, Dons trade goals at Marvel

The AFL reaches its penultimate round as Essendon and St Kilda face off at Marvel Stadium before Brisbane and Fremantle battle for finals spots in Perth. Follow along for live updates and post match reactions.

Events

24 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Dons take surprise lead as Lyon vents on social media over rain hitting Marvel surface

The AFL reaches its penultimate round as Essendon and St Kilda face off at Marvel Stadium before Brisbane and Fremantle battle for finals spots in Perth. Follow along for live updates and post match reactions.

Events

25 h. ago ‘That’s all they care about, is money’: Childcare chain sets debt collectors on assaulted kid’s mother

Corporate childcare chain Edge Early Learning is facing further scrutiny, while a NSW inquiry has unearthed a case of a baby being dropped and parents not notified.

Economics

25 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Ross Lyon hits out at Marvel Stadium on social media for not closing roof as rain hit ground

The AFL reaches its penultimate round as Essendon and St Kilda face off at Marvel Stadium before Brisbane and Fremantle battle for finals spots in Perth. Follow along for live updates and post match reactions.

Events

26 h. ago ‘Irrational’: China’s top spy agency attacks ASIO over espionage ‘threat’

China’s ministry of state security has verbally attacked Australia’s intelligence agencies, accusing them of fabricating a “Chinese spy threat” while carrying out their own espionage in China.

Events

27 h. ago McEvoy hoping Skyhook steals show and star duo hit the track

Kerrin McEvoy heads to Rosehill hoping to see his spring prospects rise with rides in, and possibly between, races on Saturday.

Events

28 h. ago Millions of pieces of evidence collected in Brisbane Russian spy case

The curious case was heard with little fanfare inside a small courtroom in the CBD on Friday morning.

Politics

32 h. ago Cat with a murky history takes author to prestigious children’s book prize

The winners of the much-loved Children’s Book Council of Australia awards have been revealed.

Culture

34 h. ago Brisbane news live: Queensland flu cases highest of year | Accused wife killer to answer curfew

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

Politics

35 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA Police investigate school shooting threat; Wastewater survey reveals WA tops nation for meth use

Follow our live coverage here.

Events

48 h. ago How AI is used to bust illegal parking in Brisbane – and where you’re most likely to be fined

The top 10 streets for parking fines are revealed in the new Brisbane City Council data.

Events

48 h. ago Which school boasts the city’s most affluent parents? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Catch up on the week’s local, national and international news with our ten-question challenge.

Politics

49 h. ago Childcare chain failed to formally notify parents after kids harmed

Two serious assaults were witnessed by a fellow educator, but parents of both children were not notified by the centre, only finding out a month later when detectives called.

Society